Korean War
| Service # | 14273010 |
|---|---|
| Unit | HQ CO 3 ENGR CMBT BN 24 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 11 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Heaton was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Heaton was a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on August 11, 1950. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.